Garden to Table | Cuban Style
“El Jardin del los Milagros” Paladar translates to The Garden of the Miracles and is an oasis in Havana. The family home was converted into a restaurant after they closed their construction company in 2011 when economic turmoil hit Cuba. Yamila, one of the daughters,...
5 Sentidos | A hidden gem in old Havana
I recently returned from Havana, Cuba, after spending a long weekend as part of the Road Scholars tour group. They organize a very busy schedule but offer free time for a dinner, at your restaurant choice, on Friday night. After researching restaurants in Havana, I...
Now that’s a Canolli!
Three years ago, Rubino’s gave birth to a 3 pound, 24 inch long cannoli and that baby has become a big seller. It all started when they were approached by a couple who wanted their wedding cake as a huge cannoli filled with minis; Rubino’s...
Rochester’s Chicken French and then Some
The NY Times Food Section recently mined their data and reported that Rochester’s own Chicken French aka, Chicken Francese, was their most viewed and liked recipe for 2018. One would think that this is a French recipe, but actually here in Rochester, some Italian restaurants...
Healthy, Tasty and Lucky Black Moss
Years ago, Hong Kong was a welcome stop on my solo trip around the world videoing cooking schools. Chopsticks Cooking Centre in Kowloon, on the Chinese mainland and a ferry ride over from Hong Kong, was the school scheduled for a shoot. Cecilia Jennie Au-Yang,...
Gift Ideas for Foodie Friends
Do you have to buy presents for people who are hard to buy for and love food? I have some suggestions and if you order by December 19th, they can be shipped right to your, or their, address. Plus, you’ll be supporting a small business...